
Vesalius Biocapital Partners
Description
Vesalius Biocapital Partners is a prominent European venture capital firm specializing in human health, with a strategic focus on therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices. Established in 2007, the firm has consistently raised capital to support innovative companies in the life sciences sector. Over its operational history, Vesalius has successfully raised more than €300 million across four distinct funds, demonstrating a sustained commitment to the healthcare investment landscape. Their most recent funds, Vesalius Biocapital III and IV, closed at €100 million and €120 million respectively, underscoring their continued growth and capacity to deploy significant capital.
The firm primarily targets early to mid-stage companies that are developing groundbreaking solutions with the potential to significantly impact patient care. Vesalius Biocapital's investment strategy involves providing initial capital injections that typically range from €3 million to €7 million. This initial investment can be followed by subsequent funding rounds, potentially bringing their total commitment per company up to €15 million. They seek to partner with management teams that possess strong scientific foundations and clear pathways to market, aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of novel healthcare technologies.
Beyond capital provision, Vesalius Biocapital Partners actively supports its portfolio companies through strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to an extensive network of industry professionals, scientific advisors, and potential partners. While rooted in Europe, with offices in Luxembourg and Belgium, the firm maintains a global outlook, evaluating opportunities that align with their investment thesis regardless of geographical origin, provided they demonstrate significant potential for international impact. Their long-term vision is to foster the growth of companies that can deliver substantial improvements in human health outcomes.
Vesalius Biocapital has established itself as a key player in the European life sciences venture capital ecosystem. Their consistent fundraising, clear investment focus, and hands-on approach position them as a valuable partner for emerging companies in the human health sector. Their commitment to fostering innovation, coupled with substantial capital resources, makes them a significant force in advancing medical breakthroughs.
Investor Profile
Vesalius Biocapital Partners has backed more than 55 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 42% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, Belgium, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Biotechnology, Medical.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3.2M – $7.6M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (29%)
- Series A (29%)
- Series C (22%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Seed (4%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Series E (2%)
Country Focus
- Germany (25%)
- Belgium (24%)
- United States (13%)
- Switzerland (9%)
- The Netherlands (9%)
- France (7%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Portugal (4%)
- Finland (4%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Therapeutics
- Pharmaceutical
- Health Diagnostics
- Software
- Medical Device
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Analytics
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